Welcome to Windows 7 Forums. Our forum is dedicated to helping you find support and solutions for any problems regarding your Windows 7 PC be it Dell, HP, Acer, Asus or a custom build. We also provide an extensive Windows 7 tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips and tricks.

Windows 7: Installing Genuine win 7 over non genuine version

I have a laptop purchased several years ago off e-bay with Win 7 installed and it worked fine for well over a year but then I got the " This in not a genuine win 7 blah blah and black screen. It was a little late to return the computer like over a year or more so I have just been using it with ugly accusatory messages and black screen! Ok Microsoft you win, I bought a legit new two DVD 32 and 64 bit Win 7. Since the machine came with the Ultimate version I bought the ultimate version.

Here is what I want to know. How do I substitute this genuine version for my bad version without losing my other programs? I don't want to start all over as I have a whole lot of programs that I want to keep as is. Can I do that?

If you have any performance issues or just would like to experience a pefect Win7 install better than 90% of all others have, then follow these same steps to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

At Steps 7 and 8 of Clean Install Windows 7 delete all partitions and create new as you wish, or just click Next to begin the install and installer wil do it for you.

Pay close attention to how drivers are handled in Win7 in the tutorial. Put your network driver in your backup so you can install it if necessary to get online and do all rounds of Windows Updates first off.

Installing Genuine win 7 over non genuine version

Not a genuine version of windowsHey it would be the best if someone could please help me with this problem i would appreciate it so so much.
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0x80070002...

Windows Updates & Activation

this version is not genuineI am lost. Finally my laptop has to send back for repair.
I deleted the 'System' and repaired the boot files with a thumb drive created by another computer because my laptop doesn't has an optical drive. When tried to reboot to Windows, it is found nothing come out after 'Preparing for your...

Windows Updates & Activation

This version of Windows may not be genuine problemsI've read many posts relating to this problem and nothing seems to work. I bought my machine "used" from a former co-worker whom I can no longer get in contact with. I have no idea if he installed a genuine copy of Windows 7 Ultimate x64. It's been fine for approx. 4 years but now gives me the...

Windows Updates & Activation

I have Lost my Genuine version of WindowsHello EveryOne ,
I am a new member here and I would be very grateFul if you help me with my big problem that I caused mySelf :cry: :cry: :cry:.
My problem is as follows :
I have a laptop HP 620 with Windows Professionnal 64 bits (genuine) running on it , as I have only one partition which is...

Windows Updates & Activation

upgrade version is genuine or nothi,
i just use windows anytime upgrade and upgrade my PC from windows 7 home basic to windows 7 ultimate.It is written in the properties that 'ask for genuine windows software'.can you guys tell me that my windows is genuine or not.i am waiting for your answers.
thank you.